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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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Default RC 3" Lift install

Just got my RC 3" lift with full leaf packs. Ive got a couple of questions about the install. How good are these instructions? http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...%20install.pdf
Do i really need to remove the track bar bolt and sway bar links? And i also dont plan on using a spring compressor.


I know this has been covered before but i have to get to work and want to start the install as soon as i get off so i dont really have the time to search.

Thanks guys,
Zeep
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:42 AM
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those instructions are fine
well usually you have to relocate the track bar anyway so...
removing sway bar makes it easier to get the springs in
and good luck getting them in w/o a strut spring compressor, id go rent one from AutoZone, makes the job that much easier
and get a can of PB blaster and start spraying all the bolts down, and be careful on the forward bolts for the leafs and the upper rear shock bolts, both are known to break
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by tannerp89
those instructions are fine
well usually you have to relocate the track bar anyway so...
removing sway bar makes it easier to get the springs in
and good luck getting them in w/o a strut spring compressor, id go rent one from AutoZone, makes the job that much easier
and get a can of PB blaster and start spraying all the bolts down, and be careful on the forward bolts for the leafs and the upper rear shock bolts, both are known to break
x2. I used a strut spring compressor on mine and it worked great. Coil spring compressors kinda suck. And as stated above use PB on every bolt.
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